“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” -A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Sometimes, it’s easier to stay where it’s comfortable, in the familiar routines, safe conversations, and well-worn paths. But growth rarely happens in these places. The connections that move us forward, the opportunities that surprise us, and the moments that remind us we’re part of something larger all ask us to take a step away from our own comfort.
Mark Barro and Sarah Parke, who have been collaborating since 2008, joined us to talk about Knots, their recent show at JDJ World. Their collaborative weavings often start with sketches, by hand or on the computer, a way for them to plan the compositions before they begin. Their partnership began when Mark was painting on canvas in such a way that included every grain and asked Sarah, who has a weaving background, to make fabric with a more variable surface. To learn more about their work and process, listen to the complete interview.
Linda Daniels sat down to talk to us about The Happiness Project Episode One: Acquaintance, a recent group show at Lubov Gallery. Linda’s work begins with drawings on graph paper, where she develops a series of shapes based on self-imposed limitations. Once she has come up with a library of shapes, she manipulates the shapes. These then form the base of her vibrant paintings. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
A Few Words to Keep in Your Pocket.
Take a chance and wander beyond uour corners and see what (and who) you might find waiting.
Outings.
Join me at 125 Newbury for Richard Tuttle: A Distance From This
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More Books to Read.
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Opportunities.
The Mountain AIR Program invites U.S.-based artists to create works inspired by WVU’s environmental archives, exploring West Virginia’s ecological history, activism, and identity through art, research, and public engagement. Learn more at the website. Deadline is November 28.